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| Alternative Names | Peroxiredoxin-2;1.11.1.15;Natural killer cell-enhancing factor B;NKEF-B;PRP;Thiol-specific antioxidant protein;TSA;Thioredoxin peroxidase 1;Thioredoxin-dependent peroxide reductase 1;PRDX2;NKEFB, TDPX1; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human Peroxiredoxin 2, identical to the related mouse and rat sequences. |
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Overview
Anti-Peroxiredoxin 2/PRDX2 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting PRDX2. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Rat,Mouse,Human; observed MW: 48-52 kDa; calculated MW: 21892 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-Peroxiredoxin 2/PRDX2 Antibody catalog # PA1834. Tested in WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: PRDX2 — Peroxiredoxin-2
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Rat,Mouse,Human
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 48-52 kDa; Calculated: 21892 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Involved in redox regulation of the cell. Reduces peroxides with reducing equivalents provided through the thioredoxin system. It is not able to receive electrons from glutaredoxin. May play an important role in eliminating peroxides generated during metabolism. Might participate in the signaling cascades of growth factors and tumor necrosis factor-alpha by regulating the intracellular concentrations of H (2)O (2).
Scientific background (datasheet): PRDX2 (peroxiredoxin 2) also known as NKEFB, PRP, PRX2, PRXII or TPX1, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PRDX2 gene. This gene encodes a member of the peroxiredoxin family of antioxidant enzymes, which reduce hydrogen peroxide and alkyl hydroperoxides. The encoded protein may play an antioxidant protective role in cells, and may contribute to the antiviral activity of CD8 (+) T-cells. This protein may have a proliferative effect and play a role in cancer development or progression. The Prdx2 -/- mice were healthy in appearance and fertile. Choi et al. (2005) demonstrated that PRDX2 is a negative regulator of PDGF signaling. Prx II deficiency results in increased production of peroxide, enhanced activation of PDGF receptor and phospholipase C-gamma-1, and subsequently increased cell proliferation and migration in response to PDGF. PRX2 accounted for about half of the thioredoxin activity in parasite extracts, and PRX2 expression was increased in the presence of chloroquine, regardless of P. falciparum strain susceptibility to the drug.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Cytoplasm.
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the AhpC/TSA family.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Alzheimer's Disease,Cancer,Cancer Metabolism,Cell Biology,Metabolism,Neurodegenerative Disease,Neurology Process,Neuroscience,Oxidative Stress,Pathways and Processes,Redox Metabolism.
- Supports comparative expression analysis across conditions, genotypes, or treatments when paired with appropriate controls.
- Useful for confirming target presence and subcellular distribution using orthogonal readouts (e.g., microscopy vs. immunoblotting).
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): Compare relative target abundance and apparent size/isoforms across samples; interpret bands in light of expected MW and potential PTMs.
- ELISA: Measure target abundance in compatible matrices using a standard-curve readout; ensure dilution linearity and appropriate controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Assess tissue distribution and cell-type patterns; interpret staining with appropriate negative controls and antigen context.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify target-positive populations in single-cell suspensions; pair with viability and isotype/FMO controls conceptually.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms, post-translational modifications, and processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
- Cross-reactivity (datasheet): No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Use appropriate positive and negative controls (e.g., KO/KD, blocking peptide, or isotype controls) to support specificity interpretation.
As a polyclonal antibody, this reagent may recognize multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may require careful specificity controls.
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